Hi, <smile>.
I can promise yu that your machine will not explode in your face, whether or
not you pass on these things, <grin>.
I wouldn't worry about it too much, we've all done it at 1 time or another.
Basically if the message mentions symantec or any other virus company,
microsoft or any other computer company, it's likely to be a hoax.
Microsoft never issue virus alerts and symantec do it through their site and
their virus products not random letters that come from who knows.
If it mentions cnn or any other news service, then it's definitely a hoax.
If it's all over the news you'll know about it before reading one of these
letters.
Finally, if in doubt, don't forward them to lists, in case they are a hoax or
worse, themselves contain a virus as happened a few years back, they can turn
out to be sent to a lot of people yu don't even know.
Hth.
Cheers!
----- Original Message -----
From: Simon Jaeger
To: QWS list
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 2:36 PM
Subject: [Bulk] Re: QWS List [Bulk] virus alert
ok seriously, I give up. I don't care if my computer is going to explode in
my face, I am never going to pass another chain letter!
Simon
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul and Tammy
To: QWS list
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 11:53 PM
Subject: Re: QWS List [Bulk] virus alert
Hi, it's a hoax, they all are.
It's another version of the old sector 0 virus warning we all first started
seeing about the time windows 95 was released a dozen or so years ago.
Note: there are indeed viruses, well worms, perporting to be postcards and
you should always take care of attachments.
The best defence however is good, up to date antivirus software and great
care.
If in doubt, check it out.
Simply email the person you received the unexpected attachment from and ask
them if they sent you one.
If they say no or don't know what you're talking about, yu'll know.
Hth.
Cheers!
----- Original Message -----
From: Simon Jaeger
To: QWS list
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 6:07 PM
Subject: [Bulk] QWS List virus alert
I really, really hope this is not a chain letter, I know these things
often are but this looks like it is real. I don't know for sure whether this is
real or even possible, but if it is we could have problems. So don't bite my
head off, I'm only trying to help.
Hi All,
I checked with Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for this virus!
I checked snopes.com, this morning ( 2/04/2008 ) and it is for real!!
Get this E-mail message sent around to your contacts ASAP.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS!
You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message
with an attachment entitled "POSTCARD," regardless of who sent it to you. It
is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns'
the whole hard disc C of your computer. This virus will be received from
someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list. This is the
reason why you need to send this e-mail
to all your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than
to receive the v irus a nd open it.
If you receive a mail called" POSTCARD," even though sent to you by a
friend, do not open it.! This includes all cards, too. Shut down your computer
immediately.
This is the worst virus announced by CNN. It has been classified by
Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever. This virus was discovered by
McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind
of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc,
where the vital information is kept.
COPY THIS E-MAIL, AND SEND IT TO YOUR FRIENDS. REMEMBER: IF YOU SEND IT
TO THEM, YOU WILL BENEFIT ALL OF US.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp
Simon
